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The Patna Dharmapada 244

Patna Dharmapada 244

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119
yatha ggrahapatayo prabhūtaratanā āḍitte nagaramhi dahyamāne |
muttāmaṇiphaṭikarajataheto vyāyamanti api nīharema kiṃci ||

119
Just as householders of abundant wealth, when their city is burning and engulfed in flames,
strive for pearls, jewels, crystal, and silver, [thinking:] "May we rescue something!"

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